Spec Sizes

Buick Enclave vs Nissan Xterra Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Buick Enclave · Nissan Xterra

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length201.8 in
  • Height69.6 in
  • Wheelbase118.9 in
  • Curb weight4,780 lb – 4,980 lb
Front / width
  • Width79.0 in
  • Nissan Xterra width72.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Xterra is 23.1 in shorter (201.8 in vs 178.7 in)
  • Width: Nissan Xterra is 6.2 in narrower (79.0 in vs 72.8 in)
  • Height: Nissan Xterra is 5.3 in taller (69.6 in vs 74.9 in)
  • Wheelbase: Buick Enclave has a 12.6 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Buick Enclave is 600 lb heavier (4,880 lb vs 4,280 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Buick Enclave is 600 lb heavier (4,880 lb vs 4,280 lb)
  2. Length: Nissan Xterra is 23.1 in shorter (201.8 in vs 178.7 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Buick Enclave has a 12.6 in longer wheelbase (118.9 in vs 106.3 in)
  4. Width: Nissan Xterra is 6.2 in narrower (79.0 in vs 72.8 in)
  5. Height: Nissan Xterra is 5.3 in taller (69.6 in vs 74.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is shorter by 23.1 in Check garage fit for Buick Enclave · garage fit for Nissan Xterra
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Xterra — Nissan Xterra is narrower by 6.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Xterra — Based on length × width (Nissan Xterra)

Dimension comparison

SpecBuick EnclaveNissan XterraDifference
Length201.8 in178.7 in23.1 in
Width79.0 in72.8 in6.2 in
Height69.6 in74.9 in5.3 in
Wheelbase118.9 in106.3 in12.6 in
Ground clearance—9.5 in—
Curb weight4,880 lb4,280 lb600 lb

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